You’re only given a little spark of madness. You mustn’t lose it. – Robin Williams

So here is finally a look at my new hair! I really loved my carrot color, but felt like I needed a change… again. Mainly because the upkeep is a pain as I had to have it bleached. I decided to go with a darker rootage and red for the rest. The copper that was underneath is still showing up through the red, but I don’t really mind. I had also forgotten how quickly a bright red gets washed out, so I might need to top up on my pigment treatments here at home… Well, you win some, you lose some.

Besides the new hair, I have also another new thing going on. I will be Game Mastering a larp! The game is a re-run of Arrrgh! a pirate larp set in a tavern. The game is pretty chill and atmospheric, so in case you are curious about larping do check it out. You can find our website here and the signup is still open! The game is going to be on the 15th of September in Jakobstad.

I’m pretty excited about helping GMing a game at last, but also to get to revisit a game that I really liked. I will be playing a new character this time as well, so I’ll be seeing a bit of a different side of the whole game. I will be part of the crew on The Captain’s Bloody Victory as Anna Moore while the last time I played Will Jones, the 2nd gunner.

I am not 100% sure about my outfit yet, but parts of the look in this post will be making it to the larp at least! I do have a pair of pants in the mail as well that I really hope will look awesome.

I am starting to be pretty happy with the state of my blog, slowly but surely. Now I’m going to finally start scheduling my content a bit more, especially since different people want to see different things. I might do things like Fashion Fridays and stick certain kind of content on certain days to keep it easier for both you and me. Not all sure yet about what it’s going to look like, but stay tuned for more updates soon!

I will also be joining my parents and sister for a trip this weekend so there might be a haul video coming up if I’m lucky! You can also see more about how our trip goes on my Instagram so do follow me on there!

In case you missed it, Vasabladet released an article about me and lolita fashion this Saturday! I am super excited to share ita s it turned out really good. You can find the article here. I have also spent the day taking pictures with my sister and at home for some new content so stay tuned. Quite a lot of goodies are on their way.

Nintendo was one of the conferences I was most excited for, and somehow I am surprised that there wasn’t really that much that was revealed. There were quite a few titles in the end though and I definitely picked out my favorites.

Mario party games are pretty much a staple in the Nintendo line up. The games are fun little party games to play together and I’m really looking forward to seeing how they have updated the formula for the Switch. I am also a bit curious about how you get more than two players hooked up to the same Switch and if it’s even possible. The game will be released on October 5th this year.

More fun party games! Overcooked is a game that I actually have managed to “avoid” so far, but have heard quite a lot of good about. It’s one of those hectic party games that will most likely spin out into shouting and laughing your bum off. Trying to fill out orders with more than one chef in the kitchen is easier said than done after all. The game is coming to Switch on August 7th.

Now… I’m not really sure why I am so hyped about this game. It’s just somehow so cute and with a good cast of female characters. I am usually not a big fan of fighting games, but this I just can’t say no to. There something about having an idol soundtrack and colorful aesthetic that speaks to me I guess. The game will be released on September 7th this year.

The World Ends With You is a game that I have been so bitter to have missed out on. My friend had it on DS back in the day and I have always wanted to try it, but it has been practically impossible to find on the second-hand market. Thankfully it’s coming out for the Switch now with a Final Remix Edition! As the game was heavily influenced by the studios Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories it felt like just up my alley. There isn’t a set date for the release, but it should be out in the fall this year.

Super Smash Bros. has been a game series that I enjoyed a lot for the Gamecube back in the day, so I am happy to see the expected return of the series to the Switch. It’s also nice to see that all fighters that have ever appeared in the game are now available as well as a few newcomers. Definitely looking forward to figuring out how to attach a Gamecube controller to the game as well as they are supposed to be compatible. The game will release December 7th this winter.

Were there any titles that I missed? You can find the full conference here: Nintendo Direct.

And that is all for my E3 conference covering! I will be streaming on Instagram at 3 PM today, so in an hour when this post goes up, and on Twitch at 5 PM. See you there!

I realized that I should not be posting this day since it is stream day… As I am writing this… Oh well! Enjoy this week’s extra posts!

Sony’s Showcase was quite an emotional rollercoaster for me. Lots of excitement, but the trailer for Destiny 2: Forsaken… it hurt, a lot. Cayde-6 was my favorite character from the games and seeing his demise was quite the shock. I also can’t really say whether that killed the last interest I had for the game or if I should get all the DLC to dish out some payback. I will have to wait and see what happens.

I actually missed out on The Last of Us and all that even it did look alright. Now that I saw the trailer for Last of Us Part II, I got truly curious about the game and its prequel! I want to know more about the story and the characters. How did they get to this point? Who is the woman Ellie was kissing? Where does this go? So many questions, so little time… The gameplay also looked quite impressive and like something I would enjoy. I’m seldomly the person who runs in guns blazing, so a setting where you can stealth around enemies and plan your attack really speaks to me. Ammo also seemed to be scarce so it’ll be interesting to see how much you have to time and think about your moves. The game doesn’t have a set release date yet.

Ghost of Tsushima was a game that I haven’t heard of before, but that impressed with how beautiful it looked. There is a certain charm with a Japanese countryside in the feudal times. It will also be interesting to see what the story is about besides the Mongol invasion as there did seem to be a bit of infiting being implied as well. Sadly there isn’t really much more information out currently and there is no release date, but definitely, something to keep an eye out for.

Death Stranding is confusing at it’s best and confusing enough to cause headaches at it’s worst currently. Finally we got at least a bit of context and an idea of what the game is about though! It seems like the main character is some very, very strange kind of delivery man and that there are monsters in the world that make you disappear. There was something more with that last part, but I didn’t quite grasp what it was about. I think it implied some sort of time travel, but I had kind of lost the plot by that point. Either way, I am actually starting to have a real interest in this game, but only the gods and maybe Kojima know when it will actually be done.

Déraciné is a game that was only given a quick glimpse of but it looked absolutely gorgeus. Apparently, it is a very artistic game even if no one really knows what it is about and there was a mention of fairies and some kind of magic. I am sold.

Now there is only one showcase left: Nintendo. So stay tuned for that in two hours. I will also be streaming today, so you can join me on Instagram at 3 PM Finnish time for a mystery unboxing or Twitch at 5 PM Finnish time for some Ame no Marginal -Rain Marginal-. See you then!

The PC Gaming conference was held by PC Gamer and there was A LOT of indie titles as well as a few bigger games being presented. The show was nice to watch and felt very smooth so it didn’t get tedious to watch. The hosts were actually fun to listen to and very into their job based on my experience as a viewer.

Sinking City was the first game that caught my interest in the show. They mentioned investigation, monsters and being inspired by Lovecraft so that is more than enough for me to get curious. A detective game that doesn’t hold your hand and guide also feels interesting. I am also a bit nervous about there being little to no guiding, but I can make do with having to think once in a while. The game did look a tiny bit clunky in the footage, but it’s hard to say how it will actually play in the end. The game does not have a release date yet.

For those who do not know me: I am a massive JRPG fan. I have no idea what this game is about, only that it plays kind of like the Tales of games and that it looks pretty. It also reminds me of Ar Tonelico 2 with it’s aesthetic. So in other words: I really, really want it. I do like to trust my gut feeling when it comes to games and I this one feels brilliant. The game is set to release for the first time in the West on July 10th, 2018.

Jurassic World: Evolution turned up in my Steam recommendations a few days ago and I actually liked it already then. To put it really simply it’s essentially Roller Coaster Tycoon with dinosaurs. I like that kind of games in general, but seeing how you have to solve problems, like a runaway T-Rex, does give it a bit of extra depth to keep things interesting. The game has actually been released yesterday, so if it seems interesting you can already get your claws on it!

Continuing on the Tycoon theme: Two Point Hospital. I played Theme Hospital way back in the day sometime, somewhere and found it really fun. This is a spiritual successor to that title and seemed pretty similar. There was quite a bit of humor in the game and it seems pretty family-friendly as well! For those not familiar with the earlier title: It’s a humorous take on a hospital simulator. There isn’t a set release date, but the game should be out in 2018.

Now… This title isn’t family friendly. For those familiar with the comics by Cyanide and Happiness: Yes, it’s very much a Cyanide and Happiness game based on the first look. The start of the story is that Rapture has happened and you get to play the people who did not go to heaven. I will recommend this game to my SO and sneakily enjoy it from his library with exactly zero shame.

If you want to check out all the other titles from the show you can find the whole conference here: PC Gaming Show.

Those were the games that I found interesting from today’s shows! Now don’t worry, we’re through most of the gaming content for this week. Just two conferences and a roundup left. I’m telling this more for myself than you, but it’s good to keep the morale high. So join me tomorrow for the Sony and Nintendo conferences, once again split up for both our convenience. See you tomorrow!

The Ubisoft conference didn’t really come with any surprises for me. There also weren’t really that many titles that I was super interested in, so this will be quite a light post in between all the others. That might be for the better as there still is a third post on it’s way today!

Just Dance 2019 didn’t really come as a surprise by now, but it was still nice to see a new game in the series. I haven’t bought a new dancing game essentially ever, so it would be nice to get a cool new party game to play with friends. I know that some earlier rendition used a camera to track you, so I have no idea if it’s going to need some extra gear to be able to run. Still seems like a fun addition to our game library! The game’s release date is in October 2018.

Beyond Good and Evil 2 does feel and look like a game up my alley. It’s a prequel to the first game and can be played alone or co-op. It’s also nice that the game is open to getting the community involved in the creation process as well. Together with Hit Record people can already get involved with the Space Monkey Program and have their work appear in the finished game. Based on the trailer I also really feel like the setting would be something really enjoyable and gives a good frame for the story. Sadly there is still no release date for the game.

I haven’t really played or watched someone play an Assassin’s Creed since Brotherhood. I didn’t really have any expectations for the game as it was pretty much the worst kept secret of the industry, but once I saw the trailer… I actually liked it. The game is set in ancient Greece and that already peaked my curiosity. What got my interest though was the possibility to pick your main character. Out of the two options, one character is a woman. With that combination, I have to admit that I am honestly interested in the game now. The plot also looks really good and I am curious to find out more about how the story unfolds and how exactly your choices influence it. The release date is set for October 5th, 2018.

Square Enix didn’t have a press conference per ce, but they did have a showcase of their upcoming games. Most of the titles just had a trailer of some sort so not much information, but enough to peak my interest for these five at least.

Shadow of the Tomb Raider is one of those games where I never really got into the series, but am still curious about. The game looks nice and like something I would enjoy though the combat shown in this showcase felt a bit brutal. I don’t mind a bit of violence in my games, but as I have felt that Tomb Raider is more of an action RPG with a bunch of puzzles to solve it felt off. It might not be as big of a deal in the actual game as there is more content to space it out with. I am going to keep my eye out for some gameplay first before making up my mind. The release is set for September 14th, so the game is actually quite close to being released. I also realize that school starts about that time so… We’ll wait and see what happens.

The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit is a stand-alone game set in the Life is Strange universe. It gives the players a peek into the world beyond the first games but also gives hints about coming characters in season two of Life is Strange. I still haven’t gotten around to play Life is Strange, but I liked the setting of the trailer of Captain Spirit. I like the idea of seeing how a child handles real life in possibly traumatic or a negative world so I will give this game a try once it’s out. The games release date is June 26th and it will be completely free!

Octopath Traveler was one of those games where I did enjoy the visuals a lot, but am not really sure of before I see some gameplay. It seemed like a traditional JRPG with some vintage bitty graphics which I am not 100% certain on. It is for the Switch though so it could be a fun game to play while on the road at least. The game’s release is also coming up pretty soon! It will be out on July 13th.

Just Cause is one of those games that is really fun to play occasionally, but that is a bit tedious to finish. It will still be interesting to see how much new content there actually is in Just Cause 4 besides the extreme weather and overhauled vehicle controls. This might be one of those titles that are fun to watch someone stream or do a Let’s Play video of in the end, but we shall wait and see. A bit of chaos has never really hurt anyone. The game is set to release December 4th this year.

As promised here comes my thoughts on the Bethesda conference! Thankfully there are quite a lot fewer titles to cover than in the Microsoft conference so I might actually be able to share a few more in-depth opinions here. Bethesda is one of my favorite developers out there together with Square Enix, Nintendo, and Bandai Namco so I was very excited for this conference. I really liked the conference as they could kind of laugh at themselves, but the Rage 2 presentation just felt cringy. All the other presentations went very smoothly luckily and it was very easy to sit through.

I won’t be covering the games in order of presentation this time. I’m also skipping out on some more update or DLC related news as most of those had already been released. If that is something that interests you, however, there will as always be a link at the bottom of this post to the full conference.

Starting with new things that still have little to no information out. I’m happy about knowing that there is a new Elder Scrolls game in the works, but it feels a bit odd to not know anything about it. I’m pretty sure the depths of the internet has already figured out where it is set based on that teeny tiny trailer, but I like to keep myself in suspense. Might have to keep waiting for a while. Another title that was presented, but that we don’t have much information on is Starfield. A brand new IP from Bethesda that is very likely set in space. I am very curious about what the game will be about so I will definitely be keeping an eye out for more information as it is released.

Continuing on the Elder Scrolls theme Bethesda also revealed a mobile game in the same setting. Apparently, the game is inspired by Elder Scrolls Arena and it looked really great! It’s also free and you can already register for early access on mobile. It will also be coming to consoles and VR and it will be cross-platform. It’s supposed to be an RPG style game which makes me really excited. It’s interesting to see the bigger developers getting into the mobile side in a big way and I really hope that the game is good once it launches this fall.

Now, THIS is where things start to get really interesting. I played a bit of the first (re-booted) Wolfenstein game and thought it was actually pretty fun I kind of left it for other games at some point. I also have not played Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus that Youngblood is a spinoff from. I am still really excited for this title and so want to know more and the actual release date! Why? Because the main characters are TWIN SISTERS and daughters of the main character in Wolfenstein II.

It might seem a bit silly for some people to be hyped for female leads, but it makes my little geeky heart so happy to have seen a lot of leading female characters this year. Especially in games where you can be cool, though and kicking Nazi bums! It’s one of those things that you don’t really know you’re missing until you actually see the change happening. I, as a gamer, also feel way more welcome and valid now that there actually are more female characters in the games that I play. I don’t always have to default to playing a guy in most games without a character creator. No set release date though besides 2019 so I am looking forward to hearing more and hopefully soon!

And now for the title that was probably the most anticipated one for the show: Fallout 76. It’s a prequel to all the other Fallout games and is set in West Virginia. You will be playing one of the first settlers of the wasteland as This is the first Vault to open after the destruction of the world. Now the curious part about the game is that it is entirely online. It is something that fans have been asking for, more or less, for years so I understand the design choice, but as it is something very new it is also a thing that creates some questions. They did answer most of them during the conference, but as someone who prefers single player games due to a certain amount of toxicity in online games… It makes me a bit iffy about the new game. I do like the concept and it looks like essentially Fallout 4 that can be played with friends, but adding a way to actually launch missiles at set coordinates makes me feel a bit uneasy. Luckily a player can’t unlock the launch codes alone, but it won’t take long for clans to grind themselves to a set. Either way, I will try to get into the BETA to get a bit of a look at how that system actually works and if my worries are unwarranted.

The Collector’s Edition for the game also looks really, really nice. They have a tendency of selling out quickly and to be expensive, but getting your hands on a functioning and wearable T-51 Power Armor helmet would be an awesome addition to our living room decor or office. The map was also very nice and, quoting Todd Howard, it glows in the fucking dark. We have a bunch of other game maps up in our office and I think it would look great in that collection.

The game is set to release November 14th, 2018. It was also revealed that Fallout Shelter, the free to play mobile game released as a hype-builder for Fallout 4, is now out for PS4 and the Switch in case you haven’t gotten around to try it yet!

Today I’ll give you a look at both Microsoft’s and Bethesda’s E3 press conferences. Since it’s quite a bit of information to take in I have cut out quite a bit of the games that were presented, but don’t worry, there are links to the full presentation at the end in case I missed your favorite titles. I will also be posting the Bethesda part later today to give you a bit of breathing room, so stay tuned!

Microsoft had quite a lot of titles to present, 50 to be exact, so there wasn’t really much room for titles to really tell what their game was about. Hopefully, we will see some of the bigger titles later in the week and get just a bit more information on what they are actually about. Otherwise, the presentations were pretty cool with a few demos on stage and a nice surprise with the Cyberpunk 2077 trailer reveal at the end. Apparently, Microsoft also has their next console in the works, but no information was really dropped yet. It’s probably going to take at least few years before that release is up. At least I hope so for my wallets sake.

Now to the games. I have to admit that out of all the games that were presented the exclusives for the Xbox weren’t really that impressive for me. A new Halo could be nice to try, but as I never really have been exposed to the franchise before it wasn’t really anything to tingle my fancies. What did catch my interest though was Metro: Exodus.

I have seen my SO play the earlier installations in the series (Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light) and were both looking forward to getting back into Artyom’s shoes. Based on the trailers so far there seems to be a bit more to explore than just metro tunnels and I am absolutely down for that. Curiously you also see characters without gasmasks on while outside in the nuclear winter… What changed since the previous games where those were an absolute, life-saving necessity. I still haven’t seen any gameplay, so I’m staying a bit cautious about how it will play on arrival. It definitely looks like it’s staying true to the series with its gritty post-apocalyptic feel and style though. The release day is also relatively soon: February 22nd, 2019.

Now, Kingdom Hearts 3 is my Holy Grail game at this moment. It’s a franchise that I fell in love with as a child and that is finally again in my reach as I have the current generation consoles. I am so absolutely insanely excited to FINALLY be able to say that this game has a release date. The hype is very real for me so seeing all those familiar characters in the trailer as well as the new ones made me almost cry. I was also exalted to see that what I think and theorize to be Riku’s Nobody is a woman. The character design is absolutely gorgeous and I simply can’t wait for the game’s release on January 29th next year. I might also skip my usual Twitch routine to play it on stream once I get my hands on it… Be prepared and headphone users beware as there will be lots and lots of fangirling!

Another game I am SUPER excited about is Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition. The game in itself might not be new but is one that I never got my hands on. I am a fan of the Tales of Symphonia games and really hope that this can be as good of an experience. It’s been a while since I have had my hands on a really good JRPG, so it seems like my cravings will finally be sated. Sadly there isn’t a set release date for the game yet, but it should be out in winter 2018.

Even if the first Division game was all but impressive for me I have to admit that The Division 2 did tickle my curiosity. The new story with a corrupt government getting back from hiatus and threatening with civil war is a very interesting theme to explore. I can’t honestly say that I am hyped though as the gameplay in the first game wasn’t really fitting for my playstyle and felt quite exhausting and complicated at times. I will take a look at The Division 2 once it has been out in the wild for a bit after it’s release to make up my mind whether it’s worth purchasing for me or not. The release date for the game is set at March 15th, 2019.

Now… I am not really a fan of hack-n-slash kind of games. I never got far in my tries with an earlier Devil May Cry game as I couldn’t past the first mini-boss. Yet this game is on my list here. Why? Becuase it just looked good. I really like the feel of the trailer and of the little I saw of the combat and I just don’t know why! It’s not a game that I would buy on day one necessarily, but it’s still a title I want to know more of. It was ten years ago the last main title game was released in the series so it will be interesting to see what the studio has created.

Another game where the first installment wasn’t really impressive was Dying Light. I really liked the story and the gameplay except for one thing: Parkour with a first-person camera angle. When part of your core gameplay is to hit tiny ledges while bolting through a city it does feel necessary to see where your feet are. This seems to be carrying over to Dying Light 2 as well, but the premise seems good enough to compensate for it. The virus that one got up close and personal with in the first game has now apparently spread outside of Harran. There are settlements and factions that you can either help or hinder and the choices you make will change how the world reacts to you. Based on what they showed at the conference this could be worth checking out, but not before seeing how it actually works. No release date has yet been published for the game as far as I am aware.

I was surprised to see a peek of Cyberpunk 2077 already at the Microsoft event, but oh boy was it a brilliant moment. The trailer looked very promising and gave a good feel for the style of the game. AS I was a big fan of the studios earlier games, namely the Witcher series, I have very high hopes for this title and really hope it will up to their earlier standards. Hopefully, we will get a bit more information at some other conference where they have more time to tell about their game. A release date hasn’t been presented yet.

Phuh! That is all for Microsoft! As I mentioned earlier in the post I will be releasing my Bethesda opinions as well later today, so do stay tuned and come back later today for more E3 news.
If you want to see the whole press conference you will find it here: Xbox E3

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I am a 20-something-year-old business student from Vaasa with more than a few geeky hobbies. Here you can read about Lolita fashion, my life, Dungeons and Dragons and what happens to be on my mind at the moment.